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View Poll Results: What kind of detergent do you use to wash your athletic apparel?

I use Woolite, but only a little bit; my clothes don't smell funky. How would I know if it wasn't wicking?

To those who find Woolite too smelly: Woolite changed a while back to be way more concentrated...if you use the same amount as you did before (one capful) it will be way too much now. If you follow the new label instructions to measure, it doesn't have any big odor. At least that's my experience, and I'm pretty sensitive to odors and fragrances. I was shocked to find how little of it I really need to use now to get my clothes nice and clean.

OK I had a blonde moment when I typed this up. the Borax and Soda should be doubled. the Recipie should read :
1 par Zote soap (grated)
8 cups 20 mule team Borax
4 Cups baking soda (washing soday ie. sodium carbonate works better but can't find it here

Women are. Like tea bags; you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water~ Eleanor Roosevelt

I use a free clear detergent as I have a terrible allergic reaction to perfume and also react to certain dyes. I, however, do use windex whenever the grease spots come on clothing. My white jersey has gotten grease stains all over it and always comes out clean! My grandma gave me that tip and it works.

Thanks to the friction of its ceramic pearls during the washing cycle, the laundry ball reinforces the cleansing properties of water and softens textile fibers to make impurities easier to remove. It protects the laundry against oxidation, preserves its colors and guarantees its softness. Placed in the washing machine for each wash, this ball will considerably reduce your consumption of detergent: 1/3 of the usual quantity of detergent is enough for an impeccable wash.
The laundry ball can also be used alone, for “everyday” washing (not very dirty), or for people with allergies or sensitive skin.

Then I pair it with the 100 natural (yummy smelling! ) lavendar soap they sell. You only need about a spoonful if you use soap at all! The ball is enough for lightly soiled though!